1967 BMW 1800
Highlights
- Featured in the November 2022 edition of Classic and Sports Car magazine
- Original paintwork with age-commensurate wear
- Garage stored and maintained by MJF Engineering
- Comes with spare parts and an Owner's Handbook
- Recently fitted with a new fuel tank, steering rod, brake cylinders, and tyres
The Appeal
The fifties had been a rough old time for BMW, and it wasn't until 1962 when things started looking up with the Neue Klasse. These Hofmeister-designed cars effectively created the image of a modern Beamer. This rather impressive performance Sedan took away from their practice of motorcycle-powered cars, bikes and increasingly unprofitable luxury cars and instead into a whole new market. It was, of course, an immediate hit - bringing the company back into solvency.
This 1967 example perfectly exemplifies what made the cars such a success in the first place. It's a remarkable looker, carrying a quintessentially period colour scheme of Sahara on Chocolate, and was lucky enough to spend much of its time in South Africa, where the hot climate has clearly assisted in keeping it in clean, solid order.
Plenty of work has been recently undertaken, and we expect any enthusiast will find plenty to love in the result.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1967
- Originally exported to South Africa, re-imported to the UK in 2020
- 4 registered keepers: 2 in South Africa and 2 in the UK
- MOT exempt, but has been tested for peace-of-mind
- MOT certificate valid until 12 April 2025
- Scant service history prior to current ownership, but documented maintenance by MJF Engineering since purchase
- Comes with shipping and customs documentation, Owner's Handbook, and spare parts
The Condition
- Bodywork presents well with age-commensurate wear
- Some very light dings here and there
- No obvious signs of corrosion
- Original paintwork with some touch-ups
- This appears a bit dull/faded in parts, but doesn't detract from the car's overall appearance
- Fitted with new door seals and 5 new tyres with inner tubes
- Solid underside
- Interior is in very good condition with few imperfections
- Dashboard is in very good order with clear, legible instruments
- We note a repaired split in the driver's seat
- Some wear to the carpets and headlining
- Patina to the interior brightwork
The Mechanics
- 1,800cc M10 4-cylinder engine
- Manual transmission with 4 gears
- Mechanical condition is age-commensurate
- The vendor notes a bit of rattling, possibly from the timing chain
- Recent mechanical work includes a new centre steering rod and rear brake cylinders
- Overall, the vehicle is in good mechanical order
- We understand that it's ready and waiting to drive away
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1967
- Make BMW
- Model 1800
- Colour Beige
- Odometer 30,138 Miles
- Engine size 1800
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Richmond
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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